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As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.\nBenefits Highlights:\nCompetitive salary package with 401K and company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidays\nTuition reimbursement for professional development\nComprehensive Medical HRA Plan\nShort-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.\nSummary:\nThe Program Planner is responsible for developing and executing production plans that ensure material availability, manufacturing readiness, and on-time delivery in support of customer requirements and production schedules. This role manages work order execution, material planning, and production priorities while coordinating cross-functional activities to optimize manufacturing flow, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.\nWorking closely with Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Program Management, the Program Planner analyzes demand, material constraints, engineering changes, and production capacity to develop executable manufacturing plans that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.\nEssential Functions:\nDevelop, release, and manage production work orders to support customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and production schedules. \nAnalyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations and production demand to ensure timely material availability and efficient manufacturing execution. \nMonitor production schedules, work order status, and material constraints while identifying risks that could impact on-time delivery. \nCoordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production constraints. \nAnalyze engineering changes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product structure to ensure accurate planning, material availability, and production readiness. \nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating production planning, material readiness, engineering changes, and manufacturing implementation. \nEvaluate production capacity, inventory availability, and manufacturing priorities to optimize workflow, material utilization, and resource allocation. \nMonitor production performance, schedule attainment, work-in-process (WIP), and inventory levels while recommending corrective actions to improve operational performance. \nAnalyze demand changes, production priorities, and supply constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and communicate planning recommendations to Supply Chain leadership. \nGenerate and maintain planning reports, production schedules, inventory analyses, and operational metrics to support business decisions. \nSupport expedited production requirements, recovery plans, and schedule changes to meet customer commitments and business objectives. \nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.\nCompetencies:\nProduction Planning: Ability to develop and execute production plans that align customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives. \n Master Scheduling: Ability to support Master Production Schedule (MPS) execution while maintaining schedule adherence and production priorities. \n Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Ability to analyze MRP recommendations and manage planning activities that ensure material availability and production continuity. \nCapacity Planning: Ability to evaluate production capacity, resource availability, and manufacturing constraints to optimize production performance. \nProduction Control: Ability to coordinate production execution, monitor work order status, and support efficient manufacturing operations. \nInventory Management: Ability to optimize inventory levels while supporting inventory accuracy, material availability, and production continuity. \n Bills of Material (BOM) Management: Ability to analyze and maintain BOM structures that support accurate planning and manufacturing execution. \nDemand Planning: Ability to analyze customer demand, forecast requirements, and evaluate schedule impacts to support business priorities. \nSupply Chain Analytics: Ability to analyze planning performance, operational metrics, inventory trends, and manufacturing data to support informed decision-making. \nProblem Solving: Ability to identify planning issues, evaluate operational impacts, and implement effective solutions that improve production performance. \nCross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Program Management, and Supply Chain to achieve planning objectives. \nContinuous Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities that improve production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and operational performance. \nTechnical Proficiency: Proficiency using ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, planning software, and business reporting tools.\nQualifications:\nEducation:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.\n\n Certifications:ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred\nASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred\n\n Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, production control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. \nElectronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred. \nExperience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and material management. \nExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing operations. \nWorking knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes. \nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. \nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to stand and/or walk for extended periods during the work shift. \nAbility to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work. \nAbility to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for prolonged periods. \nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods. \nAbility to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials up to 25 pounds. \nAbility to visually review documents, reports, spreadsheets, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses. \nAbility to move throughout office and production areas as business needs require. \nAbility to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ESD protection devices. \nMental Requirements:\nThe employee is required to exercise sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a professional business environment. \nThe role requires the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, interpret and analyze information, and make decisions consistent with organizational objectives.\nEmployees must effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain 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Employees entering production or controlled areas are required to follow all environmental, safety, ESD, quality, and equipment-handling procedures, including the use of SMTC-provided ESD-safe items where applicable. \nThe role also requires travel between company locations, customer sites, or other business-related destinations as needed, as well as the ability to maintain a safe and secure remote workspace with reliable internet access when working remotely. \nEmployees must remain attentive and compliant with all operational, safety, quality, confidentiality, and company policy requirements across all work environments. \nTravel: 0-10% of the time based on business needs.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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